US Bridges

Csah 14 over Sand Hill River

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 60531

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Sand Hill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 14 over Sand Hill River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 366 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 14
CrossesSand Hill River
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates47.54256, -96.62262
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2021)
Projected traffic245 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 14 over Sand Hill River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 14 over Sand Hill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Sand Hill River carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Sand Hill River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Sand Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.